![]() When spraying the water, use enough to soften the texture but avoid using so much that you weaken the drywall underneath. 'The DIY approach involves spraying the ceiling with water, scraping off the texture with a wide putty knife or a specialized ceiling scraper, and then sanding and painting the ceiling,' says Brian Jeffries (opens in new tab), Lead Advisor of Building Product Advisor. ![]() If the test comes back negative, it's safe to remove it on your own, but that isn't to say it will be an easy job. If the test comes back positive, you’ll need to bring in a professional removal team if you're still determined to get rid of your popcorn ceilings.' 'I recommend bringing in a pro to test your ceilings, but you can also do it yourself with a DIY testing kit. 'Before you remove popcorn ceilings, you need to test your ceilings for asbestos,' says Mallory. This is because popcorn ceilings in homes built before the 1970s will likely contain asbestos. Not only is the task a difficult one but it comes with some serious health risks. ![]() Unless you're a trained decorator, removing popcorn ceilings won't be easy.
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